Cem Adrian (b. 1980) is a Turkish singer and dancer. He is known for his ab… Read Full Bio ↴Cem Adrian (b. 1980) is a Turkish singer and dancer. He is known for his ability to sing from bass to soprano, as his vocal cords are three times the length of an average person's. He started his musical studies while at secondary school, and also released his first recordings. He started his career on radio at the age of eighteen, and continued for about six years. At the same time he studied theatre and photography, and recorded about 250 of his own songs at the studios of the radio where he used to work.

In 2003, he performed as a singer and dancer with the traditional music ensemble Mystica in İstanbul. In Autumn 2004 he started his education at the Bilkent University Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, at the invitation of Fazil Say. In February 2005 he released his first album, Ben Bu Şarkıyı Sana Yazdım. (Translates to: I wrote this song for you.)

hoşçakal
Cem Adrian Lyrics

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Bugün damarlarımda kan yerine ayrılık dolaşıyor,
Bugün ellerime ellerin yerine yalnızlık dokunuyor,
Ve aşk şimdi çok uzakta uyuyan bir çocuğun kalbidir,
Ve aşk şimdi çok uzakta uyuyan bir çocuğun kalbindedir.

Bugün parmaklarıma saçların yerine sessizlik dolanıyor,
Bugün bana kolların yerine karanlık sarılıyor,
Ve aşk şimdi çok uzakta uyuyan bir çocuğun kalbidir,

Ve şimdi bir kalbi bir bedenden ayırıp gitmenin tam vaktidir.

Hoşçakal.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cem Adrian's song "Hoşçakal" are a heart-wrenching expression of the pain and loneliness of separation. The opening lines, "Bugün damarlarımda kan yerine ayrılık dolaşıyor, / Bugün ellerime ellerin yerine yalnızlık dokunuyor," set the tone for the rest of the song, revealing the singer's emotional turmoil. They feel the absence of their loved one acutely, and the emptiness that comes in their wake.

The second verse continues this theme, with the singer describing how even their hair and arms have been replaced by silence and darkness in the wake of separation. The repetition of the phrase "Ve aşk şimdi çok uzakta uyuyan bir çocuğun kalbidir" amplifies the sense of yearning and longing for their lost love.

Finally, the singer acknowledges that it is time to say goodbye: "Ve şimdi bir kalbi bir bedenden ayırıp gitmenin tam vaktidir." In those final moments, the words "Hoşçakal" (goodbye) become a bittersweet farewell, loaded with all of the emotions that have been building up throughout the song.

Overall, "Hoşçakal" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the pain of separation and the longing that comes in its wake. It is a testament to the power of music to express complex emotions and connect with listeners on a deep and personal level.

Line by Line Meaning

Bugün damarlarımda kan yerine ayrılık dolaşıyor,
Today, instead of blood, separation is circulating in my veins,

Bugün ellerime ellerin yerine yalnızlık dokunuyor,
Today, loneliness is touching my hands instead of yours,

Ve aşk şimdi çok uzakta uyuyan bir çocuğun kalbidir,
And now, love is the heart of a child sleeping far away,

Ve aşk şimdi çok uzakta uyuyan bir çocuğun kalbindedir.
And now, love is the heart of a child sleeping far away.

Bugün parmaklarıma saçların yerine sessizlik dolanıyor,
Today, instead of your hair, silence is covering my fingers,

Bugün bana kolların yerine karanlık sarılıyor,
Today, darkness is embracing me instead of your arms,

Ve aşk şimdi çok uzakta uyuyan bir çocuğun kalbidir,
And now, love is the heart of a child sleeping far away,

Ve şimdi bir kalbi bir bedenden ayırıp gitmenin tam vaktidir.
And now, it is the perfect time to separate a heart from a body and leave.

Hoşçakal.
Goodbye.

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